Payroll Specialist

Our client is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to support high-volume, multi-state payroll operations. This individual will be responsible for full-cycle payroll processing, including data entry, auditing, reporting, reconciliations, and resolving employee payroll inquiries. The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, and experienced with multi-state payroll.

Key Responsibilities

• Process full-cycle weekly and bi-weekly, multi-state payroll.
• Process payroll transactions and updates, including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, pay rate changes, deductions, terminations, and final pay.
• Reconcile payroll and validate reports prior to payroll submission.
• Process special transactions, off-cycle payments, and manual checks as needed.
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies accurately and efficiently.
• Serve as a point of contact for employee payroll questions and provide timely customer service.
• Prepare, analyze, and audit payroll reports and ad hoc reporting.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee and payroll information.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour regulations.
• Assist with payroll audits by providing requested records and documentation.
• Partner closely with Human Resources and Benefits teams to ensure accurate payroll processing.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and overall efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of payroll experience.
• Experience processing high-volume, multi-state payroll.
• Strong understanding of payroll processes, payroll taxes, wage and hour regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Strong Excel skills required.
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now preferred.
• Previous experience within the restaurant, retail, or another high-volume environment is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong problem-solving skills and commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.

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